woman and pomegranate It's not rocket science. The foods you eat affect every part of your body. Make sure that whenever you eat, you get the maximum health and beauty benefits!

Eat yourself beautiful

Related Links

iVillage TV - Food zone
View in larger screen

The secret of eternal youth may not lie in syringe full of Botox! Discover 6 of the best anti-ageing foods that will nourish your body and give you a youthful appearance. Vitamins and minerals are what you're after, so try these ideas to help you get started.

Get large doses of vitamin C quickly and easily with these 8 fresh and tasty smoothie recipes, or be a bit naughty and get your blueberries in a muffin.

Oats and whole grains are other wonder foods so posh up your porridge with plums or try some pink grapefruit muesli bars, for an on-the-move snack.

Brown rice is an excellent source of zinc which is essential for growth and healing. Boost your zinc intake with this brown rice salad, or try a fruity quinoa salad, rich in protein, calcium and iron.

Eat more oily fish with these fabulous and speedy salmon suppers, or try James Martin?s recipe for smoked trout and rhubarb salad with elderflower dressing. For a quick and easy snack that's packed with omega-3s, try a sardine bruschetta, or spicy sardines with chickpea and avocado salad.

Are mushrooms the secret of youthful looks?

Leading American well-being doctor, Andrew Weil believes they are! But not just any mushroom - that would be too easy! Dr Weil says eat Asian mushrooms, like oyster, shitake or enoki, to get the maximum benefits.

Try these great tasting mushroom dishes and see if you notice any difference. Shrimp-stuffed shitake mushrooms make an appetising lunch, while a chilli mushroom stir-fry with Chinese noodles will add some heat to your evening. For a comforting yet refreshing meal, try miso, ginger and udon noodle soup. Share the mushrooms benefits on a special occasion and serve pink champagne chicken in a mixed mushroom sauce

ivillage uk

Food for a beautiful you